Definitions

Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the term: (a) “Chief” means the Chief of the Division of Fish and Wildlife; (b) “Critical habitat” means a specific area within or subject to the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth, occupied by and essential to the conservation of an endangered species or threatened species, which may require special management considerations or protection and which is so designated pursuant to 2 CMC § 5108; (c) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources; (d) “Director” means the Director of Natural Resources; (e) “Division” means the Division of Fish and Wildlife, as established in 1 CMC § 2661; (f) “Endangered species” means any member of the plant or animal kingdom which is in danger of extinction and is so designated pursuant to 2 CMC § 5108; (g) “Fish” means any aquatic or marine animal life; and (h) “Threatened species” means any animal species or plant species which appears likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future and is so designated pursuant to 2 CMC § 5108. Source: PL 2-51, § 2. Commission Comment: With respect to the references to the “Chief of the Division of Fish and Wildlife,” the “Director of Natural Resources,” and the “Department of Natural Resources,” see Executive Order 94-3 (effective August 23, 1994), reorganizing the executive branch, changing agency names and official titles, and effecting other changes, set forth in the Commission comment to 1 CMC § 2001.